Devices for detecting the presence of a source of power

a technology for detecting the presence of power sources and devices, applied in the direction of electric controllers, instruments, ignition automatic control, etc., can solve the problems of not knowing if an outlet having a red outlet cover is power protected, and the use of red outlet covers may be problemati

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-31
EATON CORP
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Benefits of technology

The solution provides a reliable means for users to determine the status of power sources, ensuring that critical equipment is properly powered during outages by clearly indicating the availability of primary and secondary power sources, thus enhancing safety and operational reliability.

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The use of a red outlet cover may be problematic if, for example, the UPS has been connected incorrectly or has been disconnected and / or moved subsequent to the installation of the red outlet cover.
There may be no way of knowing if an outlet having a red outlet cover is power protected.

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[0019]Specific exemplary embodiments of the invention now will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements. It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. Furthermore, “connected” or “coupled” as used herein may include wirelessly connected or coupled.

[0020]Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with respect to FIGS. 1 through 7. As discussed herein, embodiments of the present invention provide devices and methods for detecting...

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Abstract

An apparatus is provided that includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) configured to be connected to a power distribution network. A communications circuit is also provided. The communications circuit is operatively associated with the UPS and operative to generate a power line carrier status signal on the power distribution network. The power line carrier status signal is indicative of a status of power delivered to the power distribution network by the UPS. Related methods of operating such apparatus are also provided.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a power supply apparatus and methods of operation thereof, and more particularly, to uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) and methods of operation thereof.[0002]UPSs are commonly used to provide conditioned and / or auxiliary power to electronic equipment that provides critical functions, such as computer systems, telecommunications systems and medical equipment. Typically, UPSs can provide AC power from a backup source, such as a battery, generator or fuel cell, in the event that a utility power supply fails or becomes degraded.[0003]Power protected outlets, i.e., outlets having access to a backup power (secondary power) source or UPS, are typically indicated using a colored, for example, red, outlet cover. The use of a red outlet cover may be problematic if, for example, the UPS has been connected incorrectly or has been disconnected and / or moved subsequent to the installation of the red outlet cover. There may be no...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G05B11/01H02J9/04H02J9/06H02J13/00H04B3/54
CPCH02J9/06H02J13/0017H04B3/54H04B2203/5458Y02B90/222Y04S20/12H02J13/00006Y02B90/20
InventorFINAN, DARRICKTHOMPSON, JIMMEARS, GREG
OwnerEATON CORP